Household Support Fund
Councils across the country have been provided with funding through the Household Support Scheme. This is to support households on a low income with food and utilities whilst the cost of living is increasing.
The Government has extended funding for a further six months from April to September 2024. This will be used to support our most vulnerable residents.
Who can apply
You can make a direct application if you:
- are aged 16 or over and live in Walsall
- are suffering financial hardship. You will need to upload bank statements for all accounts you hold or your application will not be considered
- are responsible for payment of rent, mortgage, gas, electric or water bills for the property where you live
- hold combined household capital totalling under £6,000
- are a single applicant in gainful employment: you must have a total household income of under £25,000 gross. You will need to upload payslips to support your application
- are joint applicants in gainful employment: you must have a total household income of under £30,000 gross. You will need to upload payslips to support your application
How to apply
Use the button below to register, log in and apply online.
Please allow three weeks for a decision to be made on your application. We will contact you if we need more information.
All requests for food or gas and electric crisis situations will be dealt with as a priority. Dependant on fund availability, we may provide additional payments. You don’t need to make further applications. These will be considered automatically during the year.
Further support
Find out about our free activities and food (HAF) programme that runs during the school holidays.
We're also:
- offering proactive support through the transitional leaving care (care leavers) team, early help team and energy efficiency team
- giving additional support for certain households in rented accommodation and in risk of eviction due to rent arrears
- providing additional debt advice support
